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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.92, 34,991.04 and 9,466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.92, 34,991.04 and 9,466.56 is: 14,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.92 : 34,991.04 = 9,466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.92/34,991.04 = 9,466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.92x = 34,991.04 × 9,466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.92x = 331,244,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,244,779.62/23,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.59

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